Buyer

Autumn Spartano

**** **** ****** **** #* • Arlington, TX 76011 • 940-***-**** • ******.********@*******.***

Summary:

Experienced buyer with over 25 years in the aerospace industry.

Responsible for our top suppliers in volume and spend. I have managed our outside processing workflow, as well as develop and manage our indirect purchasing processes and requirements. Worked within AS9100, FAA, and FAR requirements.

Experience:

Parker Hannifin Corporation – Aerospace: Stratoflex Division Fort Worth, TX

Buyer 03/2011-01/12/2021

Responsible for assignments requiring application of basic purchasing principles, theories and concepts.

Managed top 3 divisional suppliers, with a combined annual spend of 10million.

Team succeeded in site inventory reduction of 8million.

Worked to expedite and support AOG/linestop as needed. Moved out requirements based on customer demand.

Ensured timely acquisition of products or services. Improved struggling suppliers on time delivery from low 70% to above 95%.

Purchased parts, equipment, and materials by preparing request for quotations and submitting purchase orders with approved suppliers. Managed buys for contracted parts.

Monitored and evaluated supplier performance and quality.

Resolved shipment quality discrepancies by mediating supplier/manufacturing issues.

Negotiated and settled damage claims, rejections, losses, return of materials, over-shipments, cancellations and engineering changes with suppliers.

Participated in continuous improvement activities and provided suggestions for cost reduction and improved efficiency.

Complied with federal, state, and aerospace industry regulations; ensured adherence to requirements and advised management on needed actions.

Data Management (Employed through Aerotek Staffing Agency) 03/15/2010-03/2011

Determined and provided documentation required for part production packages.

Assisted configuration management in various daily tasks.

Information Management Aerotech Holdings, Inc. 01/2009-01/28/2010

Euless, TX

Aided in conceptualization and implementation of company database. Maintained information delivery to end users.

Experienced with salesforce.com as system Administrator/Internal Trainer.

Document Control Coordinator Aerotech Holdings, Inc. 07/2006-01/2009

Euless, TX

Due to a merger of the prior company, my employment was relocated to Texas. Held same position during this period as that of 2000-2006.

Document Control Coordinator/Configuration Manager Aerotech Engineering, Inc. / Aerotech Manufacturing, Inc. 01/2000-07/2006

Laguna Hills, CA

As the sole individual in this department, I was able to accomplish the following

**During my employment, our facility obtained a zero finding FAA ACSEP audit.

Developed and executed Documentation Policies and Procedures to establish a professional, organized, department.

Ensured policy and procedural uniformity.

Managed and scheduled the process and reporting of implemented changes of documents to vendors, suppliers and FAA.

Used reasonable practices to reduce costs of department supplies, materials and overhead.

Established procedural quality programs and data retention guidelines for vendor accountability.

Responsible for analysis and retention of drawings, ECO’s and production history.

Responsible for ensuring all documents are current and accounted for at all times in case of an unannounced visit/audit from FAA or airline.

Responsible for maintaining, updating and organizing our FAA approved Data Retention Library.

Purchasing Agent / Sales Assistant International Aerotech, Inc. 04/1993-01/2000

Irvine, CA

Developed and executed Purchasing Policies and Procedures to establish a professional, organized, department and staff.

Provided direct management and training of purchasing staff to insure policy and procedural uniformity.

Provided cross-functional team leadership to best support business objectives and departmental goals.

Developed strategic sourcing & logistics programs to insure cost reduction, both in material and freight costs.

Established vendor quality programs and data reports for vendor accountability.

Ensured that budget limitations remain within prescribed limits by utilizing multiple vendor quotations, electronic purchasing, Internet tools and cost analysis to maximize, minimal cost per item.

Developed supplier management and negotiation strategies.

Responsible for drafting RFP’s awarding Purchase Orders, Contracts and Sub-Contracts.

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, with strong Managerial, Financial, Organizational and Communication Skills.

Developed Purchasing Policies and Procedures to insure continuous compliance in maintaining ISO Certification.

Initiated system controlled Purchase Requisition fulfillment.

Emphasis placed on customer satisfaction by insuring accurate, on-time delivery of products.

Experienced in the movement of material, both import and export, utilizing various modes of transportation.

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